I poke you

This is what it must be like to eat a rainbow. One look at a bowl like this and I feel happy from the inside out!⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣Happy Monday! Today’s step down announcement in level 3 alert changes is a small step but a reason to celebrate nonetheless. One step closer to normality again.⁣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁣This poke bowl from…

My Mother’s Kitchen is everyone’s kitchen

I was thrilled when I read a fellow foodie post about My Mother’s Kitchen and quickly placed my order with them for Friday night. They are currently doing pop-up kitchens at Xuxu on Fridays and Saturdays and from the line ups at pick up time, it’s obvious I’m not the only big fan of Ethiopian…

Luscious Luxerose Cafe

Luxerose Cafe is one of the prettiest cafes I’ve been to in Auckland. Set in the lush Rose Gardens of Parnell, it is a bit tucked away from street view, but like hidden treasure, once you uncover it, you won’t be able to stop going back for more. I checked out this cute spot before…

Happy International Coffee Day!

I forgot about this and had my usual morning instant coffee and didn’t get a bought one today. Will definitely make up for it over the weekend! Here’s a hot choccie for those who are staying off the coffee and for me it’s the one drink I spend a lot of money on because of…

NZ Chinese Language Week Dumpling Day

Did you know yesterday was NZ Chinese Language Week Dumpling Day? I’m learning all about NZ Chinese Language Week today as Miss 8’s zoom class was all about it. ⁣ The NZCLW was introduced in 2014 as an initiative to increase Chinese Language learning in NZ. Technically, there are many languages in China, with Mandarin…

Rumi Persian Cuisine, Parnell

One of my last meals out before lockdown was at Rumi Cuisine. It’s been a firm family favourite since they opened and it was an obvious choice for us as we needed to grab an early feed with the kids in tow.⁣ If you haven’t tried Persian cuisine before, you should! Beautifully fragrant and spiced,…

Another step closer to normality!

⁣ I wish I didn’t take for granted my level 1 freedom! I had just started a new job beginning of August, and it felt great to be back in an office environment again. Exploring the nearby eateries was going to be an adventure, and not to mention give me lots of content. ⁣ 2.5…

Lazy weekend brunching

I’m sure I’m not the only one missing lazy weekend brunches. Before lockdown, we enjoyed a delicious post swimming sesh brunch at Newbie, Newmarket. Known for their larger than life portions and great display cabinet of cafe treats and eats, I’m thankful we enjoyed such a great ‘last brunch’. I’ve been on two occasions now,…

Planning my next outside meal

⁣⁣ Before lockdown hit, I had dinner plans with my bestie! We were supposed to visit Ima Cuisine for Restaurant Month Auckland and have a much needed catch up.⁣ Luckily, we had a chance to visit for dessert before lockdown though and I got to taste their famous hot cross buns in pudding form. Topped…

My First Table Experience at Indochine Kitchen

If you haven’t heard of First Table yet, it’s an interesting concept. Selected restaurants open up their ‘first tables’ on to their system. You can basically book their first and last tables for lunch/dinner services. Once booked, there are a few rules you need to adhere to:⁣ Arrive within 10 minutes of your booking⁣ Stick…